Villar del Buey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villar del Buey
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Church in Villar del Buey
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Castile and León |
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| Province |  Zamora |
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| Municipality | Villar del Buey | ||
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| • Total | 134 km2 (52 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 579 | ||
| • Density | 4.321/km2 (11.19/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
Villar del Buey is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the province of Zamora in Castile and León, Spain. In 2018, about 579 people lived there. It is a quiet place known for its beautiful natural surroundings.
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Nature and Protected Areas
Villar del Buey is special because of its amazing nature. The area is home to many different plants and animals, which is called biodiversity. To protect this important natural environment, several groups have given it special status.
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
Part of Villar del Buey is protected by UNESCO. This is a big international organization that works to keep important places safe. They have named the area a cross-border biosphere reserve. It is called the Meseta Ibérica Biosphere Reserve. A biosphere reserve is a place where people try to live in a way that protects nature.
Natura 2000 Network
The European Union also helps protect the nature around Villar del Buey. They do this through something called the Natura 2000 Network. This network connects important natural areas all across Europe. It helps make sure that special habitats and species are kept safe.
Arribes del Duero Natural Park
The local government in Castile and León has also made part of the area a natural park. This park is known as Arribes del Duero. Natural parks are places where nature is protected, but people can still visit and enjoy them. This helps keep the local plants and animals safe for the future.
See also
In Spanish: Villar del Buey para niños
